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Gift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 2021.22.130, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyri ...
Clinton C. Hanks with the Challenge Trophy
Gift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 2021.22.130, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined

Clinton C. Hanks with the Challenge Trophy

Subject (American, 1915 - 2008)
Subject (American, 1918 - 2007)
Photographer (American, 1904 - 1982)
Original Owner (American, founded 1794)
Date1955-1987
Mediumblack and white photograph
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 10 × 8 1/8in. (25.4 × 20.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co.
Object number2021.22.130
DescriptionBlack and white photograph of Major Kandarian of the First Company of Governor’s Horse Guard, Mrs. J. Loring Brooks’ daughter, and Clinton C. Hanks with the Challenge Trophy. Major Kandarian stands at left with his hand on the horse’s bridle, he is wearing his Governor’s Horse Guard uniform. The daughter of Mrs. J. Loring Brooks is atop the horse, riding astride, she wears a light-colored riding outfit with a dark hat, there is a white flower pinned to her lapel. Clinton C. Hanks stands at right wearing a dark suit and is holding the Challenge Trophy. The horse, at center, is wearing a polka dotted ribbon right below the ears. The trophy is large and shaped like a bowl with a stand, it is highly decorated. Spectators in stands are visible in the background.
Status
Not on view